Name: Jessica van Dop DeJesus

Occupation: Travel Media Specialist

Website: diningtraveler.com

Currently Living In: Washington, D.C. 

Travel Motto: You can find inspiration in a 12-hour flight or a 12-minute drive.

Favorite Travel Destinations: Puerto Rico, Thailand, Austria, Belgium

What Makes Her Want to See the Globe: You always learn something new, not only about a destination but about yourself. 

Ultimate Bucket List Trip: An RV trip across New Zealand. 

Best Way to Maximize Vacation Days: Mix holidays and weekends with your travel. Work out a telework agreement with your boss to stay more days at your destination. Working from a patio with an ocean view always makes me more productive. 

Advice for Those Who Want to Travel More:  One of the things I hear the most is, "I don't have money."  If you start cooking at home, making your own coffee and cutting your cable service, I can guarantee you can have money for a plane ticket to Europe in less than a year!